Pivot: From Opera to the Other Side - Faye Steinberg

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What happens when the person you're interviewing can communicate with people who are no longer here?

In this episode of Simply Says: Pivoting with Purpose, Nancy sits down with Faye Steinberg, a psychic medium whose life and career have taken her from the opera stage to the world of the paranormal.

A third-generation Calgarian, Faye began her career as a mezzo-soprano opera singer performing under the name Tsepora. But alongside her musical career, she says she has been able to see and hear the other side since early childhood. For more than 30 years, she has worked as a psychic medium, including assisting police and law enforcement agencies with unsolved cases.

Faye is also the creator of Mystic Manor, a historic home in High River known to film fans as the "Superman house," after appearing in Superman III. Built in 1905 and once the community's first hospital, the home has been transformed into a year-round paranormal experience. Unlike a traditional haunted house, Mystic Manor features no actors or manufactured scares. Every room has been designed around Faye's own visions and her decades-long collection of furnishings.

But there's another side to Faye's story. Alongside her work as a medium and the creator of Mystic Manor, she is also CEO of Calgary-based commercial real estate development company LandBank Developments.

In this fascinating conversation, Faye opens up about her experiences, her connection to the other side, and what happens when a lifetime of unusual experiences becomes part of your everyday reality.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Faye's early experiences seeing and hearing the other side
• Her unexpected journey from opera singer to psychic medium
• What mediumship means to her and how she describes communicating with spirits
• Her work with police and law enforcement on unsolved cases
• The story behind Mystic Manor and its history as High River's first hospital
• Balancing her work as a psychic medium, entrepreneur and CEO
• What manifestation, intuition and being open to the unknown mean to her

Whether you're a believer, a skeptic or simply curious about what might exist beyond what we can see, Faye's story is sure to make you think twice about what happens on the other side.

Sometimes the most unexpected pivots take us into worlds we never imagined.

Find Faye Steinberg:
haunted@mysticmanor.ca

Instagram:
@mysticmanor.ca

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What happens when the life everyone sees on screen hides a struggle few people know about?

In this episode of Simply Says: Pivoting with Purpose, Nancy sits down with Canadian broadcaster Rick Campanelli to talk about his journey from MuchMusic VJ to one of Canada's familiar television personalities, his gambling addiction, and his new memoir, Tempted.

From growing up in a traditional Italian household to building a successful career in broadcasting, Rick shares the story behind the public persona and the private struggles that changed his life.

He gets candid about the darkest moments of his journey and why he decided to share the nitty-gritty details in Tempted, with the hope that his story might help others recognize the warning signs of addiction.

Today, Rick continues to work in broadcasting, but his experiences have reshaped his perspective on success, gratitude, and what matters most.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Building a career in broadcasting and life behind the public persona
• How a fascination with winning developed into gambling addiction
• The turning points that forced Rick to confront his addiction
• The personal consequences of gambling and the reality of recovery
• The role of family, love, and support in overcoming difficult times
• Writing Tempted and finding the courage to share his story
• Managing addictive tendencies and learning to regain control
• Redefining success, prioritizing family, and finding perspective beyond the spotlight

Sometimes the biggest pivots come from the moments we least expect. Rick's story is a reminder that facing the truth, asking for help, and sharing our struggles can be the beginning of a different path forward.

Find Rick Campanelli:

Instagram:
@rick_campanelli

Book: Tempted

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What happens when you follow your passion, take a few risks, and refuse to let setbacks define your story?

In this episode of Simply Says: Pivoting with Purpose, Nancy sits down with Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, co-founders of Char Hospitality Group and competitors on Food Network’s BBQ Pit Masters, to talk about their culinary journey, building a business together, and the pivots that shaped their careers.

From Connie growing up in a Portuguese kitchen to John cooking as a young kid out of necessity.

They share how mentorship and international experiences shaped their approach to food, why they took a chance on Calgary, and how they built a restaurant group rooted in local ingredients and community.

When the pandemic threatened their business, they pivoted and launched Connie and John's Pizza to keep things moving and support their team. They also get candid about the importance of resilience, mental health, partnership, and staying positive when things don't go to plan.

Connie tells us how she entered food competitions to Top Chef Canada. John opens up about losing weight and discovering endurance cycling and fitness in a personal transformation he says saved his life. Plus, they take us behind the scenes of competing as Team Canada on BBQ Pit Masters, where intense 24-hour cooking challenges pushed them to their physical and mental limits.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Following your passion when the path isn't always clear
• The mentors and experiences that shape a career
• Taking a chance on Calgary and building a business together
• What true business partnership looks like
• Pivoting through the pandemic and finding new opportunities
• Resilience, teamwork, and why happy chefs make good food
• John's wellness journey and transformation, the power of prioritizing your health
• Competing under pressure on BBQ Pit Masters

Sometimes the biggest pivots aren't planned. They're the moments that challenge you to adapt, rethink your path, and discover what you're capable of.

Find Connie and John:

Instagram:
@conniedesousa
@chefjohnjackson

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